used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The luxuries of divorce are beyond him altogether.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The luxuries of divorce are beyond him altogether.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The luxuries of divorce are beyond him altogether.
BricklayersnounUS /ˈbrɪkleɪərz/
plural of “bricklayer” — a craftsman skilled in building with bricks
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
culminations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
disloyaladjectiveUS /dɪˈslɔɪəl/
showing lack of love for your country
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
divorceverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading The luxuries of divorce are beyond him altogether.
dukesnounUS /duːks/
plural of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The luxuries of divorce are beyond him altogether.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
inexorablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbli/
in an inexorable manner
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
go away from a place
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The luxuries of divorce are beyond him altogether.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
shopkeepersnounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpərz/
plural of “shopkeeper” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
shopman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
bound or secured closely
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
unemployedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnemˈplɔɪd/
not engaged in a gainful occupation
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His capital is all tied up in his business, and to leave her, means to join the unemployed in some strange part of the earth.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A small shopman is in such a melancholy position, if his wife turns out a disloyal partner.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Bricklayers kick their wives to death, and dukes betray theirs; but it is among the small clerks and shopkeepers nowadays that it comes most often to a cutting of throats.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading So that the good old tradition of marriage for better or worse holds inexorably for him, and things work up to tragic culminations.
